Over 270 climbers summit Everest in single day, setting new record
Summary
Over 270 climbers summited Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record during the Spring 2026 climbing season. Notable records were also set by Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa.
Key Points
- More than 270 climbers summited Mount Everest in one day, a new record.
- Over 500 climbers obtained Everest permits from the Nepal side in the Spring 2026 season, itself a new record.
- Kami Rita Sherpa extended his own world record with his 32nd Everest summit.
- Lhakpa Sherpa set a new women's record with 11 successful ascents on Everest.
